Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Supergirl!

If you’re like me, then you probably spent last night
plopped in front of the television enjoying the newest superhero series pilot—Supergirl!
(Okay, if you’re really like me, then you downloaded the leaked version and
watched it months ago… but regardless). Supergirl is a fun – if formulaic – superhero
drama with an absolutely delightful lead actress. Melissa Benoist truly brings
Kara and her alter-ego to life, adding a sense of joy and optimism that we all
want to see in a Superman-inspired world.

Being the first female superhero series of its kind, Supergirl
is heavy on the girl. From Kara’s
no-nonsense boss Cat Grant, to the mysterious villainess pulling all the
strings, and, of course, Supergirl herself—all of the strong powerful roles are
played by women. Supergirl reminds us that super-women can save the day just as well as super-men!

Christians should take note. Historically, the
church hasn’t always been at the forefront of equality. Whatever your views on
women’s role in the church, however, we can all agree that the Bible is full of
strong, even heroic, women. Miriam not only saved her baby brother Moses, but
helped him lead their people out of slavery. Deborah led Israel as both judge
and prophetess. Queen Esther risked her life to save her people from extermination.
The list, of course, goes on. Similar to Supergirl, the stories of strong, successful
women in the Bible should inspire a new generation of women to step up, stand
out, and join forces with God—the greatest hero of them all.